Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.40 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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ASX:LIC Lifestyle Communities Ltd ASX:LIC
74 GF Score
Price A$5.31
GF Value A$6.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA?

Lifestyle Communities ASX:LIC +0.95% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:LIC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,384 Real Estate companies, Lifestyle Communities ranks worse than 72254.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lifestyle Communities's enterprise value is A$968.9 Mil. Lifestyle Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 Mil. Therefore, Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:LIC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.92   Med: 14.19   Max: 27.34
Current: -3.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Lifestyle Communities was 27.34. The lowest was -4.92. And the median was 14.19.

ASX:LIC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1384 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.475 vs ASX:LIC: -3.39

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-05), Lifestyle Communities's stock price is A$5.31. Lifestyle Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.663. Therefore, Lifestyle Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Lifestyle Communities  (ASX:LIC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Lifestyle Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.31/-1.663
=At Loss

Lifestyle Communities's share price for today is A$5.31.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifestyle Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.663.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Lifestyle Communities Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Lifestyle Communities Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Lifestyle Communities EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Lifestyle Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=968.901/-284.844
=-3.40

Lifestyle Communities's current Enterprise Value is A$968.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifestyle Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-284.8 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.40 mean?
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lifestyle Communities. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Lifestyle Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lifestyle Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.40. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifestyle Communities has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle Communities' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #999999 out of 1384 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lifestyle Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.48, based on 1,384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lifestyle Communities. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.84, compared to a current price of A$5.31 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.40. Lifestyle Communities' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$5.31 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.84. GuruFocus considers Lifestyle Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LIC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -3.40
  • GF Value™: A$6.84 vs. price of A$5.31 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifestyle Communities Business Description

Address 101 Moray Street, Level 5, South Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3205
Lifestyle Communities is an Australian real estate company with a property portfolio in land lease housing for residents over 50 years old. Revenue is earned through developing and selling manufactured homes, and charging rent for the land they occupy. The firm's portfolio consists of about 3,000 settled homes, from which it collects rent, and a further 2,000 homes in development or planning. It has more than 30 communities in Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, with a focus on coastal and outer metropolitan regions.
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